With reference to the enactment of the Union Budget, which of the following powers are NOT available to the Rajya Sabha? 1. Discussion on the "Annual Financial Statement" as a whole. 2. Exercise of the "Power of the Purse" through voting on Demands for Grants. 3. Proposing amendments to or rejecting the Appropriation Bill. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is Correct: Rajya Sabha can discuss the budget but cannot vote on it.
Statement 2 is NOT Correct: Voting on Demands for Grants is the exclusive privilege of the Lok Sabha (Article 113).
Statement 3 is NOT Correct: The Appropriation Bill is a Money Bill. Under Article 109, the Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject it; it can only make recommendations within 14 days.